“My child won’t tell me anything about their day!” It’s a common concern I hear from parents in my psychotherapy office. They’re hoping to gain a...
When your kid is in the middle of a tantrum, logic and lectures don’t work. I’ve studied over 200 kids and worked with hundreds of families,...
Tom Brady—who was a sixth-round NFL pick, at number 199—is a strong proponent of failing in order to succeed. He’s perhaps the best-known football player past...
Saying “no” is essential in parenting. But setting limits shouldn’t start and end with that one word. As a certified child life specialist and licensed therapist,...
Don’t feel guilty if you can’t make it to your kids’ after-school sports practices, says two-time Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach. Leaving your kids with their...
The longer you wait to give your child a smartphone or allow them to join social media, the happier and more successful they’re likely to be...
Vgajic | E+ | Getty Images The IRS has announced new tax inflation adjustments for 2026. Those changes may affect just how much federal taxes families...
A lot of parents struggle with the idea of giving their kids access to smartphones or other connected devices. How old should they be when they...
When most people prepare for a newborn, they’re focused on baby names, sleep routines, and diapers. As a child life specialist, therapist, and mom of two,...
